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USC Trojans Turn Heads in Week 1: Best Team on West Coast?

The first weekend of the 2025 college football season brought plenty of fireworks, but no one on the West Coast lit up the scoreboard quite like USC. The Trojans opened their campaign with a 73-point explosion against Missouri State, a performance so decisive it earned them one of only four A+ grades handed out by West Coast College Football.

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USC Trojans Offense Puts on Historic Showing In Season Opener: Key Stats

The USC Trojans started the 2025 season in impressive fashion with a dominating 73-13 win over the Missouri State Bears on Saturday. There were impressive performances from several different players on offense in the win for the Trojans, as USC scored on six of its seven appearances in the red zone against Missouri State.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / September 1

USC Trojans Athletic Director Eyes National Championship, Backs Lincoln Riley

For USC Trojans athletic director Jennifer Cohen, the message is simple: USC isn’t here to keep pace. It’s here to set the standard. In a recent interview

Jayden Maiava News / LAFB Network / September 1

Photo Gallery: USC Trojans Open 2025 Season With Statement Win Behind Jayden Maiava

The USC Trojans dominated their opening game against Missouri State 73-13 and addressed many concerns about the program on Saturday. The Trojans and head coach Lincoln Riley entered 2025 looking to put last season’s frustrations behind them.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 1

USC Trojans Flex Family Ties: Two Sets of Brothers Make Dazzling Debuts

It was a family affair at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. Two sets of brothers, freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet and redshirt sophomore cornerback Kevin Longstreet, and redshirt freshmen running back King Miller and Kaylon Miller suited up for the USC Trojans in their dominant 73-13 win over Missouri State.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / September 1

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava’s New Numbers Put Him in Elite Company

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava has climbed into elite company after new numbers ranked him as the top passer among Power 4 quarterbacks in the West.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 1

USC Trojans' Four-Star Commit Braeden Jones Updates Recruitment

The USC Trojans had a nice weekend on and off the field. After defeating Missouri State 73-13 in their season opener, the Trojans scored some big recruiting news when a key member of their 2027 recruiting class officially shut down his recruitment.

USC Trojans News / Sporting News / September 1

USC Trojans' perfect tribute to Lee Corso is legendary

The 90-year-old was undefeated when it came to Southern Cal.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

USC Trojans React to Breakthrough Stars on Offense, Defense in Dominant Victory

After the USC Trojans' dominant 73-13 win over Missouri State to open the season, the roster proved it's pivotal offseason work and turned it into their first 70-point victory in 20 years.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Praises Impressive Performance From Offensive Line

The story of the USC Trojans' dominant 73-13 win over Missouri State was the run game. Five different players rushed for a touchdown, including quarterbacks

Jayden Maiava News / LAFB Network / August 31

USC Trojans Playmaker Tops Big 10 In Key Advanced Metrics

USC Trojans sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava is making a statement early in the 2025 season, topping all Big Ten quarterbacks with a 90.8 Offensive Grade and an 89.7 Passing Grade per Pro Football Focus.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

USC Trojans Quarterback Husan Longstreet Shines in Collegiate Debut

While the attention will be centered around Jayden Maiava as USC's starting quarterback this season, Trojans fans got a sneak peek of their team's potential future with Husan Longstreet on Saturday night.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

USC Trojans Running Backs Turn Heads in Win Over Missouri State

The USC Trojans kicked off the 2025 season with a dominating 73-13 win over the Missouri State Bears. The Trojans showed new Conference USA member Missouri State what college football at the FBS level is all about with dominating performances at multiple positions on offense.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

What Missouri State Coach Ryan Beard Said After Loss to USC Trojans

The USC Trojans opened up the 2025 college football season with a statement win over the Missouri State Bears. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans won the game 73-13, starting the season in a much-needed way.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

USC Trojans Ranked Inside Top 10 After Texas, Alabama, Clemson Upsets?

The USC Trojans started the 2025 season with a bang, scoring 73 points in front of the home crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a dominant win over Missouri State.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

Three Major Takeaways From USC Trojans' Season Opening Victory Over Missouri State

The USC Trojans' 73-13 victory over the Missouri State Bears delivered nothing but positive takeaways, with a majority of the roster getting reps. Among the multiple takeaways from the Trojan's performance, include the multiple touchdowns from multiple position rooms, as well as what the rest of the roster holds.

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

What USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Said About 'Special Night' After Season Opener

Nine different USC Trojans reached the end zone as they scored the most points in program history since 1930 in a 73-13 rout of Missouri State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 31

Who Was USC Trojans' MVP in Big Win Over Missouri State Bears?

The USC Trojans kicked off their 2025 season on Saturday evening against the Missouri State Bears. After falling behind 3-0 early, the Trojans rattled off four straight touchdowns to take a 28-3 lead.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / August 30

Biggest Winners, Losers In USC Trojans Win Over Missouri State

The USC Trojans opened the 2025 season with a statement. A 42–10 halftime lead against the Missouri State Bears set the tone in front of a packed Coliseum crowd, while the final 73-13 score eased the offseason nerves for the fans.

Jayden Maiava News / USC Trojans on SI / August 30

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Directs Offense To Season-Opening Win Vs. Missouri State

The USC Trojans comfortably took down the Missouri State Bears in their season-opening win, 73-13. Quarterback Jayden Maiava was nearly perfect in the win for USC, directing the Trojans to a blowout win in his first season-opening start for the Men of Troy.

College Football News / LAFB Network / August 30

Injury Report: Six Players OUT For USC Trojans Against Missouri State, Including One Surprise

The USC Trojans will be without six players in today’s matchup against Missouri State. When we spoke with head coach Lincoln Riley on Friday, we knew that both freshman standouts Jahkeem Stewart and Alex Graham would not play in today’s contest.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 30

LIVE Score Updates: USC Trojans Square Off Against Missouri State in Season Opener

The USC Trojans kickoff the 2025 season against Missouri State on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Saturday’s matchup will be Missouri

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / August 29

USC Trojans Announce Legendary Week 1 Tunnel Captain

The USC Trojans have a storied tradition of having an honorary tunnel captain run the team out of the tunnel to open the game in front of the fans in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Why continuing USC-Notre Dame series is critical to CFB

Why continuing USC-Notre Dame series is critical to sport's success

One of the top rivalries in the history of college football is the non-conference battle between the Southern California Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but the future of the rivalry is in doubt amid the changing landscape of college football.

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